Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning:
TFC final rally ends in heartbreak
Toronto FC fell just shy of grabbing the Concacaf Champions League crown on Wednesday night, falling on spot kicks after charging back from two down to level the tie on aggregate with a 2-1 win at Chivas. The close call disappointment was very real for Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle, who wrote that the Reds suffered another step of painful progress on the road to greatness. READ MORE | RECAP | ALL COVERAGE
Vieira: No Arsenal contact
While reports swirl that Arsenal will turn to Patrick Vieira when longtime manager Arsene Wenger departs this summer, the NYCFC head coach asserted that no one has called him about making the switch to take charge of his old club. READ MORE
Tenorio: Davis gets new RBNY deal
According to Paul Tenorio, the New York Red Bulls have sealed an extension with midfielder Sean Davis. The 25-year-old academy product has made 89 appearances since making his first team debut in 2013. READ MORE
Injury updates: Rowe, Orlando City
New England boss Brad Friedel says playmaker Kelyn Rowe is all but ready to come back from a knee ailment. The US international could return as early as Saturday's home clash with Western Conference leaders Sporting KC. READ MORE
However, key Orlando City defenders Jonathan Spector and Scott Sutter are still working toward returns to full training. READ MORE
Brazil, Mexico friendlies in USMNT works
ESPN's Jeff Carlisle reports that the US national team are trying to finalize friendlies with Brazil and Mexico for September's international break. READ MORE
Star treatments in LA
The LA Galaxy hosted a special visitor in midweek: former Brazil superstar Ronaldo, who traded jerseys with a delighted Zlatan Ibrahimovic. READ MORE
Meanwhile, LAFC star Carlos Vela got the honor of throwing out the first pitch ahead of Tuesday night's Dodgers game. He might need to work on those mechanics, though. READ MORE
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